Need help with Annoying people?

Possibly the most spoken prayer request we ask of the Lord goes something like this... "Lord Help Me". Seems fairly simple and straight forward. You're probably wondering just how this could be such a Dangerous Prayer?

Let's pause for a second and ask, what is it we need help with? Is it financial stress? Is is a people problem? We're not getting along with someone? Maybe our health? What's the situation that we find ourselves in that we're asking Him to Help us?

In Luke 6 Jesus was giving wisdom for dealing with difficult people. Problem people. I noted He didn't them to come to Him for help. In fact, I don't really care for His advice all that much if I'm honest. Instead He said stuff like, figure out how to love the annoying pain in my backside person. Not ask Him for help. Jesus said to speak well of the person I can't stand. He went on to say I should overlook the insults.

Pretty radical stuff in a world that wants to get even, pay get back and laugh at the Karma coming their way. In fact, the only thing I see here about prayer is that Jesus told me to pray for God's blessing on the trouble maker, spouse or difficult boss. Uuuugggghhhhh

Lord Help Me when dealing with difficult people isn't so cut and dried. We may not really like what Jesus has to say when we pray "Lord Help Me". That's why it's so dangerous, Do you want His help? Are you ready to listen for His reply?

See You Sunday Friend,
Pastor Mike

PS- Really excited for our Be Still - A Listening Retreat taking place on Thursday Aug 17 from 10am- 1pm. Pleased to announce this will take place on the beautiful grounds of Piazza Messina, a 14 acre facility in Cottleville. We'll have the opportunity to spend time meeting with our Savior. To relax in His presence. Cost is $15.00 and space is limited so register today! Register here!

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